Maynooth University hosts conferring ceremonies for almost 2,400 graduands

Maynooth University President, Professor Eeva Leinonen has congratulated 2,357 new graduates awarded undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas during conferring ceremonies held at the TSI building on North Campus.

The three-day event hosted on Tuesday September 5 to Thursday 7 September, saw the first of MU’s graduates mingle in the autumn sunshine for photos on campus with class friends, family, and their MU lecturers.

Professor Eeva Leinonen congratulated all the graduates on being conferred this week as they embark on their new journey, and she paid tribute to their accomplishment. 

“I am delighted to mark this significant milestone with all our new graduates. Such accomplishments in our lives are occasions to reflect and to celebrate. Your achievements are to be cherished and applauded and I wish you all the very best in your future endeavours.”

Across the three days, some 2,028 undergraduates will be awarded parchments, along with 226 receiving master’s degrees, 73 diplomas, and 30 doctorates.